Submission Red Offers A Unique Sound
Posted October 08, 2012
By JJFrancesco_NRT, Staff Reviewer
Submission Red doesn't have too much name recognition in the industry, but if you hear them, you'll probably have to reach pretty far to find somebody that sounds just like them. Musically, they aren't completely original, but combine the catchy rock melodies with Yvonne Winfrey's lead vocals, and you get a pretty original package.
Untamed Ones proves to be a pretty catchy rock release. It opens with the infectious title track ("Untamed Ones") and continues with rock anthem after rock anthem. The title track has a fairly familiar message, but it works fairly enough: "We are Untamed Ones and we rise above the flames / You see us walk above the living, but we are not the same." Lead single "24 (I Want More Of You)" is catchy enough to work. All throughout, the music's pretty good with catchy riffs and engaging intros.
Other highlights include "Glimpse of Light" and "Fight for Me." The album rarely gets dull, but sometimes it feels like the vocals and the music aren't the best fit. Both are very good independently, but they aren't especially complementary. And sometimes there are a few light screams that just do not work. But the positives far outweigh the more distracting elements, and the release is overall enjoyable.
The production on this is excellent. Major props to Ben Kasica (formerly of Skillet) for an excellent job in that department.
Closing Thoughts:
On paper, I probably should have liked this more than I did. It's some pretty good rock music with serviceable lyrics and catchy hooks, top-notch production, and gritty vocals. The final product just doesn't seem to come together quite as much as I'd like. But at the end of the day, it's well worth a listen. View All Music And Book Reviews By JJFrancesco_NRT | View JJFrancesco_NRT's Profile
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